WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Aderholt Votes in Favor of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act: Advancing Peace Through Strength * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 8800 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. "I am proud to have voted 'Yes' for the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to revitalize the defense industrial base, secure our supply cha more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * America's Farmers Spent $1.4 Billion More on Diesel Fuel Amid Trump's Iran War Nationwide & State-by-State Data Show That This Spring Planting Season, Trump's War with Iran, Tariffs, & Other Actions Led to Skyrocketing Costs for Farmers - As oil prices hit $100 a barrel this morning amid President Trump's war with Iran, the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee - Minority rel more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Slams Republicans' Trojan Horse Voter Suppression Bill * Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on Republicans' voter suppression bill: "Republicans just passed legislation that fails to stop the corruption running rampant through the Trump regime. It's a Trojan Horse that disenfranchises voters rather than ending Trump's chaos. Powerful officials with access to information and influence, particu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * As Illegal War with Iran Drags On, Rep. Pettersen Votes Against Republican Defense Authorization Bill That Includes Voter Suppression Provisions * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement after voting against Republicans' National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027: "Our service members put everything on the line to serve our country and keep us safe. We hav more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Evers Sound Alarm on USPS Mail Delays and Interference Ahead of Upcoming Elections * WISCONSIN - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers are sounding the alarm on multiple issues at the United States Postal Service (USPS) that will restrict Wisconsinites' ability to have their ballots counted in the upcoming elections. Specifically, Baldwin and Evers are calling on the USPS to immediately address sever more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Banking Committee Goes into Closed Session During Markup for Trump Nominees Today at the markup to advance Trump's NCUA, HUD IG, and CEA nominees, the Banking Committee went into a closed session after U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, raised questions after having be more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Votes For Third Time To Limit Operations In Iran Absent Authorization From Congress * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) for the third time voted in support of a measure ( H.Con.Res. 89 ) to limit and wind down the ongoing military operations in Iran absent authorization from Congress. The resolution passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 214-208. After the vote, Barrett released the following statement:  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Votes to Raise Troop Pay, Strengthen National Security As House Passes NDAA * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027 with bipartisan support. This legislation authorizes $1.15 trillion in investments for the U.S. military and national security -including a 5% to 7% pay increase for all service members. The more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Hayes Introduce Legislation to Protect Member Access to Federal Government Buildings and Prevent Agencies from Blocking Congressional Oversight * Following repeated efforts by the Trump administration to block Members of Congress from conducting oversight of federal agencies, U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Jahana Hayes (D-CT) introduced the Congressional Oversight and Agency Access Act to ensure Members of Congress and accompanying  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Blasts Democrats' War on ICE Following NYC Incendiary Device Attack * 'On Monday, we saw yet another example of what has become disturbingly common.' 'Authorities believe the attack was motivated by the suspect's hatred of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.' 'This attack did not come out of nowhere. It follows a months-long campaign by Democrats to demonize ICE.' WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Ten more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Sounds the Alarm on Communist China's Infiltration of American Judiciary * Letter Urges Federal Judicial Center to Cut Ties with Environmental Law Institute WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) sent a letter to Director of the Federal Judicial Center, Judge Robin L. Rosenberg, about a concerning new report regarding the Environmental Law Institute's (ELI) Climate Judiciary Project, which has reportedly provid more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bonamici Introduces Legislation to Redirect $70B from ICE, CBP to Child Care * WASHINGTON, DC [7/23/26] - Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced the Daycare Not Detentions Act to redirect $70 billion of funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to federal child care programs. A year ago, Republicans passed H.R.1 and gave the Department of Homeland Security $170.7 billion for immigr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Leads Congressional Democrats in Renewed Push to Guarantee a Nationwide Right to IVF and Lower Costs for Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Patty Murray (D-WA) reintroduced the Right to IVF Act, a sweeping legislative package to tear down the barriers that keep millions of hopeful parents from building their families through in-vitro fertilizat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker-Led Spotlight Forum Exposes Todd Blanche is Unfit to Lead Department of Justice and Should be Fired * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) convened a spotlight forum with fellow Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC) Democrats to lay out the case against Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, arguing that he is unfit to lead the Department of Justice and should not be confirmed to the position permanently. The forum examined  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Boyle Leads Floor Debate Against Republicans' "America Last" Budget Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, led debate on the House floor against Republicans' "America Last" budget. Boyle slammed the budget resolution for wasting tens of billions of dollars on Trump's disastrous Iran war while doing nothing to lower costs for Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on July 22, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on House Passage of Republicans' "America Last" Budget Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after House Republicans passed their latest budget resolution, which does nothing to lower costs for American families: "Today, House Republicans passed yet another budget that puts the American peo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Honored For Longtime Leadership on Trade Policy by Washington International Trade Association * 07.23.26 In speech, Cantwell pitches "Technology NATO" to counter China by establishing trade alliances & standards among the most technologically advanced countries; Cantwell: "Our foreign policy cannot be about military might, & it can't be about cutting people off with tariffs." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, the Washington Internati more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter votes to SAVE and Protect America with Reconciliation 3.0 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after the House passed the SAVE and Protect America Act framework, unlocking the reconciliation process: "Democrats have said the quiet part out loud - they can't win without noncitizen votes. The SAVE and Protect America Act will secure our elections, making sure illegal aliens can't de more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington, Health Care Task Force Chair Blake Moore Introduce Legislation to Prevent Fraud in Government Programs House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas)joined Health Care Task Force Chair Blake Moore (R-Utah), Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio), Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.), Rep. Addison McDowell (R-N.C.), Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.), and Vice Chair Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.) to introduc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman McCormick Joins Forces with Senator Blackburn to Lead the Ban Birth Tourism Act * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) introduced the House companion to Senator Marsha Blackburn's Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026. This legislation will close a loophole in U.S. immigration law by preventing foreign nationals from traveling to the United States for the primary purpose of giving birth. As a result, their child automat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Advances NDAA to Strengthen America's Military * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Wednesday afternoon, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that ensures America's Armed Forces remain the most capable and lethal fighting force in the world. "We owe an incredible debt of gratitude to the men and women who wear our nation's uniform," said Congressman Pa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum Votes Against National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Wednesday evening upon voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "Our service members and their families deserve a bipartisan NDAA that respects everyone's service to our nation and does not contai more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Cornyn-Grassley Bill to Lower Drug Costs Passes Senate Unanimously * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed the Senate's unanimous passage of the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act, which would help lower drug prices by preventing bad actors in the pharmaceutical industry from deliberately abusing the patent system. The legislation is led by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and also cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA VOTES NO ON INSIDER TRADING BILL TIED TO VOTER SUPPRESSION * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement on his 'no' vote on the Stop Insider Trading Act, which includes a restrictive voter ID requirement from the SAVE America Act that will suppress voters across the country. "I don't trade individual stocks, and I don't think other members of Congress or the President should either. I s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA, GARCIA, BONAMICI, AND OMAR INTRODUCE THE RIGHT TO LEARN ACT * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced the Right to Learn Act, legislation designed to provide resources and support for students, families, and school communities impacted by immigration enforcement actions. The Right to Learn Act will establish a federal grant p more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Crow Introduces Bill to Grant Vulnerable Afghans Temporary Protected Status * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, introduced the Afghanistan TPS Act, legislation that will protect Afghan nationals already in the United States against the threat of deportation by granting them Temporary Protected Status (T more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on Fox Business: "The Democrats' War Powers Resolution is Unconstitutional" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on the Iran war. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on War Powers resolution: Stuart, we always have the ability to exercise oversight. Look at yesterday, you had the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, Dan Caine in front of the Appropriations Com more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on July 22, 2026: * * * DeLauro Statement on House Passage of Republican's $95 Billion Budget Resolution House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued this statement following House passage of the Republican's budget resolution, which is the first step in a series of procedural actions to spend $95 billion on President Trump's war of choice with Iran and other prioritie more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * DelBene on Trump's Latest Tariff Gambit: Grasping at Straws, Hurting Families * Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump's latest round of tariffs. "These tariffs are not legitimate or thoughtful trade policy. Yet again, President Trump is going around Congress and raising prices on families and businesses. "The outcome of these sham investigations was determined before they were ever an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Leads Congressional Democrats in Renewed Push to Establish a Nationwide Right to IVF and Lower IVF Costs for Families * July 23, 2026 The Senators' Right to IVF Act reintroduction comes nearly two years since Donald Trump promised free IVF for all, which he's still failed to deliver [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Nearly two years after President Donald Trump promised This link or tab. free IVF for all Americans on the campaign trail, U.S. S more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With Recently Freed Chinese Political Prisoner, Pastor Jin Mingri * July 23, 2026 Durbin's Senate-passed resolution urged President Trump to prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri during his trip to China in May WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with recently freed Chinese political prisoner, Pastor Jin Mingri, in his Washington D.C. office. Durbin has repeatedly called for Pa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses During Spotlight Forum On President Trump's Nominee To Be Attorney General, Todd Blanche * July 22, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during a spotlight forum hosted by U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) examining President Trump's pick to be the Attorney General, Todd Blanche. Durbin first questioned Professo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses During Spotlight Forum On President Trump's Nominee To Be Attorney General, Todd Blanche U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during a spotlight forum hosted by U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) examining President Trump's pick to be the Attorney General, Todd Blanch more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks Against Todd Blanche's Nomination To Be Attorney General In Senate Judiciary Committee Markup * July 23, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during today's Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting where he spoke against the nomination of Todd Blanche, President Trump's pick to be U.S. Attorney General.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Introduces Bill to Curb Political Self-Branding on Federal Buildings and Programs * Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) led 19 of his colleagues in introducing the Federal Naming Standards Act. This legislation would prevent federal buildings, facilities, and programs from being named after elected officials or political appointees until at least 10 years after they leave office. Even beyond that time frame, no former offic more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Duckworth Urge FTC to Take Immediate Action to Protect Military Families from Scams and Financial Exploitation Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson urging immediate federal action to protect servicemembers, veterans, and military families from fraud. The Senators warned that military-connected consumers are being targeted at scale, losi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * GAO Report Finds Taxpayers Continue to Subsidize Poverty Wages at Walmart, Amazon, Other Large Corporations as Corporate Welfare Spikes Since 2020 According to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, some of the largest and most profitable American corporations and their wealthy CEOs continue to pay their employees wages so low th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Durbin Introduce Two Bills To Reform America's Broken Immigration System * Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced two bills to reform America's broken immigration system. The Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention (PROKID) Act would provide a new, stronger layer of oversight to protect immigrant children in government custody. The Real Courts, Rule of Law Act would decrease political more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Scott Applaud Senate Help Committee Passage Of Bipartisan CLEAR LABELS Act * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Aging Committee, and Aging Committee Chairman Rick Scott (R-FL) announced committee passage of their Consumer Labeling for Enhanced API Reporting and Legitimate Accountability for Base Entity Listings ( CLEAR LABELS ) Act. This bill would add country of origin labeling requiremen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Calls for GAO to Review DOI Wind Leasing Practices * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Acting Comptroller General Orice Williams Brown calling for an investigation into the Department of the Interior's (DOI) wind leasing and permitting practices, which have stalled wind energy pr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Heinrich Calls for GAO to Review DOI Wind Leasing Practices Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Acting Comptroller General Orice Williams Brown calling for an investigation into the Department of the Interior's (DOI) wi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Condemns DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Colorado's In-State Tuition Laws * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement after the Department of Justice sued Colorado over its laws allowing eligible undocumented students to qualify for in-state tuition and state financial aid. The lawsuit targets a bill Hickenlooper signed into law as governor, the Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorro more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Marshall Celebrate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Make Health Care Costs Transparent * Transparency for medical services will lower cost of health care and help Coloradans compare prices Bill now heads to Senate floor for final passage WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Roger Marshall celebrated passage of their bipartisan Patients Deserve Price Tags Act, which would make health care costs trans more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono Presses Trump Administration on Grant Review Process, Raises Alarms on Politically Motivated Delays * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), pressed Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Kevin Lilly on his repeated failure to provide straightforward answers on the agency's grant review process. In a letter to Princip more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Reports Key Trump Nominees Favorably Out of Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee convened a business meeting today, Wednesday July 22nd, during which the Committee voted to report 17 of President Donald Trump's nominees favo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Opening Remarks at Committee Hearing with Ambassador Waltz * Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at a full committee hearing entitled " United Nations Accountability and Reform: Advancing an America First Foreign Policy Through Strategic Diplomacy and Burden Sharing more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Iran War Powers Resolution * Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following remarks on the floor, as prepared, during debate on H.Con.Res.89, the War Powers Resolution that directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran. "Before I get into m more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Drops Resolution Compelling Speaker Johnson to File Iran WPR Lawsuit Against Trump Admin * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced a bipartisan Resolution that would require the Speaker to initiate or intervene in litigation to support the legal enforcement of H. Con. Res. 86, which requires the President to cease hostilitie more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following statement on July 22, 2026: * * * House Passes Chairman Steil's Stop Insider Trading Act Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R.7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act on a bipartisan vote of 232-198. "The Stop Insider Trading Act is a major step forward for ethics reform on Capitol Hill. It ensures no lawmaker can profit off more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Steil's Congressional Stock Trading Ban * (July 22, 2026) Washington, D.C. - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act. "The Stop Insider Trading Act is a major step forward for ethics reform on Capitol Hill. It ensures no lawmaker can profit off of insider information," said Steil. "I urge my Senate colleagues to quickly take it u more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Are Rebuilding the Arsenal of Freedom * House passes FY27 National Defense Authorization Act WASHINGTON -Speaker Johnson released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. "The FY27 National Defense Authorization Act will ensure America maintains the most lethal, most dynamic, most capable fighting force in the world. This yea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on July 23, 2026: * * * Chairman Smith: Trump Administration is Fighting for American Workers and American Values Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced plans to impose tariffs of 10 percent to 12.5 percent on U.S. trading partners under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 in an effort to combat the use of forced labor in eco more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Raskin Headline Third Annual Congressional Reason Reception * Washington D.C. - Congressional Freethought Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) alongside fellow CFC members, national secular leaders and advocates joined together in a Capitol Hill reception room Tuesday evening for the third annual Congressional Reason Reception. The reception celebrated the Congressional Freethought Caucus, reason, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act Passes Senate Commerce Committee Aging aircraft & technology threaten NOAA's airborne weather reconnaissance mission Cantwell, Cruz, Blunt Rochester, Wicker, Padilla & Budd bill will codify NOAA's Hurricane Hunter mission, authorize $2.5 billion for 9 new aircraft - Today, the Hurricane Hunter Aircraft  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, FERC COMMISSIONERS EXAMINE AFFORDABILITY AS DATA CENTERS PROLIFERATE * Senate FERC Oversight Hearing Heavily Focused on Rising Power Demands & Affordability VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses Electricity Affordability with FERC Commissioners. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday sought additional details on the mechanisms being put in place to protect families, small businesses, and commun more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * ICE, CBP Now Sitting on $152 Billion After Republican Funding Bills As of the End of June, ICE and CBP Still Have $152 Billion in Unobligated Funding; $88 Billion is from the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act and $64 Billion is from the Secure America Act - As of the end of June, data from the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) SF-133 reports shows that Immigration and Customs Enforceme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * ICYMI Cruz in USA Today: Congress must fix college sports before it's too late U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) published an op-ed in USA Today emphasizing how the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan bill introduced with Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), is the best legislative solution to stabilize college athletics for future gen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: House Natural Resources Committee Holds Legislative Hearing on Rep. Ronny Jackson's SAFE CATTLE Act * WASHINGTON - On Tuesday, the House Natural Resources Committee's Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on Representative Ronny Jackson's Supporting Agriculture, Forests, and Ecosystems (SAFE) CATTLE Act, legislation aimed at supporting the federal government's response to the New World screwworm and protect more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: POLITICO Highlights Advance of Senator Collins' Bipartisan $35 Insulin Cap * WASHINGTON, D.C. - POLITICO highlighted the bipartisan Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee vote to advance the INSULIN Act, landmark legislation led by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and John Kennedy (R-LA). The legislation advanced by a vote of 17-5, with six Republicans joining al more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Statement on War Powers Resolution Passage * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), a Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding the passage of her War Powers Resolution, H.Con.Res.89, to end Trump's War in Iran. The legislation passed by a vote of 214-208. "Today's bipartisan vote on my War Powers Resolution to end this war in Iran was a big victory for the vast majorit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Moran introduce Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act to strengthen U.S. maritime manufacturing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) introduced the Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act, legislation which aims to strengthen U.S. shipbuilding and maritime manufacturing by encouraging long-term private investment through the creation of Maritime Prosperity Zones (MPZs). The  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Larsen Releases Statement on Defense Policy Bill Vote * Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: "I voted no on the House version of this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) because it raises the defense budget to $1.15 trillion, paving the way for the Administration to continue spending billions of dollars on Trump's unjustified war in Iran rather than lowering the cost of living for everyd more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Larsen Stands Firm Against Trump's Unjustified War * Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: "Today I voted once again to stop the President from attacking Iran. All Americans have gotten out of this unjustified war is higher prices. Congress is sending a clear message to President Trump: stop the war. Lower prices." Today, Rep. Larsen voted yes for the sixth time on a resolution that directs President Tru more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Votes to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for another war powers resolution to end Trump's illegal war in Iran-marking the second time the House of Representatives has passed legislation opposing this war. Today's vote follows Larson's announcement that he is preparing legal action against the Trump Administration and will be introducing legislation to cut off funding for th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson, Meeks File Resolution to Enforce War Powers Resolution in Court Against President Trump * Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced a resolution compelling the House of Representatives to file a lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump to enforce the War Powers Resolution. After nearly five months, President Trump continues to wage  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while House Republicans are failing the American people on every front, Democrats are fighting to lower costs, protect healthcare and hold corrupt crooks accountable. LEADER JEFFRIES: More than 18 months into Donald Trump's presidential term, the  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while House Republicans are failing the American people on every front, Democrats are fighting to lower costs, protect healthcare and hold corrupt crooks accountable. LEADER JEFFRIES: More than 18 months into Donald Trump's presidential term, the verdict is clear: Donald T more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Warren, Wyden, Baldwin, Whitehouse Press Social Security Commissioner Bisignano on Misleading, Partisan Email Sent to Social Security Beneficiaries * Unsolicited email from Social Security Administration misused government resources to praise President Trump, spread misleading information to Social Security recipients "(F)ew presidents have done more than President Trump to damage Social Security -yet in an Orwellian twist, you are mis more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on House Passage of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement on House passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA): "The NDAA has traditionally passed on a bipartisan basis to bolster our national security, international diplomacy and global leadership. These goals, however, cannot come at th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * McCollum Statement on Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution * For the second time, the House of Representatives has rebuked President Trump and voted in a bipartisan fashion to end his unlawful war with Iran. The American people want this war to end now, and I stand with them. *** Original text here: https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/mccollum-statement-passage-iran-war-powers-resolution more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Joins House Democrats' Discharge Petition to Block $1.8 Billion Trump Slush Fund * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) joined the full House Democratic Caucus in signing onto a discharge petition from Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08). This petition will force a vote on the No Carte Blanche Act to permanently block Trump's effort to create a $1.8 billion taxpayer-f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Votes "No" on Final Passage of FY2027 NDAA * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) issued the following statement in regards to his 'No' vote on this Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "Last month, I explained why I voted No on the NDAA during House Armed Services Committee markup. Today, I also voted No on the NDAA during final consideration of the legislation on the House floor, for the same rea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Duckworth, Booker, Schumer, Lead Congressional Democrats in Renewed Push to Establish a Nationwide Right to IVF and Lower IVF Costs for Families * The Senators' Right to IVF Act reintroduction comes nearly two years since Donald Trump promised free IVF for all, which he's still failed to deliver WATCH and READ : Senator Murray's remarks at a press conference introducing the Right to IVF Act Washington, D.C. - Nearly two years after P more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Joins Pueblo Governors to Push for Permanent Protections for Chaco Canyon * N.M. Delegation's push occurs during a 14-day public comment period set by the Trump administration in their effort to fully revoke a 20-year mineral withdrawal that has protected public lands within Chaco Canyon WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Joins Pueblo Governors to Push for Permanent Protections for Chaco Canyon * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) and U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined the All Pueblo Council of Governors (APCG) at a press conference to call for permanent protection of Chaco Canyon. Located in northwestern N more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Urges Trump Admin to Extend Comment Period for Chaco Canyon Protection, Calls for Genuine Tribal Consultation, Invites Burgum to Visit Chaco Canyon Before Taking Further Action * WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), member of the U.S. Ho more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Statement On The Latest Developments In The Trump Takeover Of Penn Station * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement regarding Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy's letter to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works regarding an extension of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act: "Since the Trump administration began its hostile takeover of the Penn Station re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on July 23, 2026: * * * Neal Statement on the Latest Round of Dubious Trump Tariffs SPRINGFIELD, MA--Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Trump replaced the expiring Section 122 tariffs with a new round of tariffs coming out of the conveniently-timed conclusion of Section 301 investigations: "With his global tariffs expiring tonight more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Neal Statement on Trump's Latest Price Hikes and Attack on Canada Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after President Trump used Section 338 to levy an additional 50% tariff on Canadian goods: "Trump levying an additional 50 percent tariff on one of our closest allies and largest trading partners--not because of anything they did- more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * New Analysis: Over 27,000 Coloradans Have Lost SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' * SNAP Participation Falls by More Than 4.5 Million Nationwide WASHINGTON - New analysis from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities shows that 27,486 fewer Coloradans have SNAP benefits under President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Act, which was signed into law one year ago this month. The data, which covers the period between the law's ena more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Fulfill America's Promise to Afghan Allies * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmembers Sam Liccardo (D-CA), Jason Crow (D-CO), Don Bacon (R-NE), and Maria Salazar (R-FL) introduced a bipartisan bill to protect Afghan allies from deportation. After the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Department of Homeland Security granted more than 9,000 Afghans Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to seek refuge in the United States. Many more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Unveils Legislation to Counter Trump's Attacks on American Elections * New bill would provide State AGs and voters with ability to enforce federal election protections and protect voters' ballots from seizure WASHINGTON, D.C. -As President Trump escalates his efforts to interfere in the administration of American elections ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterms, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Speed Up Distribution of Cost-Saving Weatherization Funding * Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced bipartisan legislation that would ensure grant funding from the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and State Energy Program (SEP) are distributed without delay to state agencies and local partners that implement these cost-saving energy initiatives. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Calls on HSGAC Chairman Paul to Delay USPS Board Nominations Until White House Restores Bipartisan Selection Process U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is calling on Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) to delay the Committee's consideration of two pending nominees to the United States Postal more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Rebukes Trump's Fascist Takeover of Museums, Attempts to Erase & Rewrite our Shared History * "Donald Trump is working overtime to turn our museums into instruments of MAGA propaganda, rather than places where American people and visitors from around the world can encounter our factual history." Pressley Has Fought to Protect Black History Against Trump's Crusade to Whitewash Museums Pressley, Tonko Demanded an Investigation into Trum more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Advocates, Impacted Individuals Call on Congress to End the ICE Age * Ramirez was joined by Sonimar Maria, the sister of Jesus Manuel, a Venezuelan immigrant who was detained on July 13 and died in ICE custody two days later. Washington, DC -Today, after the murders and ICE-related deaths in Maine, Texas, and Florida last week, amidst the deadliest years for immigrant detention in ICE's history, and after members of Congress voted to f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, ranking member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Andrea Salinas Opening Statement at U.S. Forest Service Chief Hearing Today, House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Ranking Member Andrea Salinas (OR-06) delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing titled "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from Chief Tom Schultz, U.S. Forest Service."  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Op-ed: "Farmers don't want handouts. They want markets." Yesterday, an op-ed by House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) was published by MS NOW. Read the full op-ed here (https://www.ms.now/opinion/trump-tariffs-budget-cuts-farmers-reconciliation) and an excerpt below. "This week, congressional Republicans are trying to jam through more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott Slams Republicans for Ignoring Affordability Crisis Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committeemarkup of H.R. 8781, 4986, 8747, 8183, 9723, 8660, 8347, 6213, 8775, and 5267. "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Mr. Chairman, here we go again--considering a package of bills that may reflect your priori more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Brittany Pettersen Voted No on Republican's Latest Attempt to Drive Up Costs for American Families * Washington - Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) voted against the first steps to the third reconciliation package put forth by House Republicans that includes $73 billion to cover the cost of Donald Trump's unconstitutional war in Iran. "House Republicans just chose Trump's illegal war over American families. They vo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Statement on Vote Against Republicans' Anti-Democratic Reconciliation Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote against House Republicans' disastrous and blatantly anti-democratic budget reconciliation package that does nothing to lower costs for Minnesotans. "Today, Congressional Republicans jammed through their third disastrous budget bill this Congress -a plan that i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Statement on Trump-Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), co-chair of the bicameral Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group and a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration announcing a Saudi Arabia that would open the door to providing the Kingdom with the most sensitive nuclear technologies, including the enrich more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 17, 2026 The Honorable Doug Burgum Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Secretary Burgum, As Ranking Members of the House Natural Resources and Se more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann Votes to Support American Troops, Strengthen National Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA). The annual bill provides critical resources for U.S. national defense, military readiness, and support for the nation's service members. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the vote. "Freedom is not free, and more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Omar Leads Progressive Members of Congress in Statement Condemning Trump State Department's McCarthyite Attack on Americans' Free Speech Rights and Collective Punishment of Cubans * WASHINGTON - Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Peace & Security Taskforce Chair Rep. Ilhan Omar and 10 other CPC members-Representatives Greg Casar, Maxine Dexter, Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, Jonathan L. Jackson, Jim McGovern, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mark Pocan, De more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Rogers Applauds House Passage of the FY27 NDAA with Key Wins for the State of Alabama * WASHINGTON - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03) released a statement praising the House passage of H.R. 8800, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA). "Our national security depends on a ready, capable, and well-equipped fighting force backed by a robust and innovative defense industrial base. The FY more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs Pushes to Strengthen Capacity and Effectiveness at State Department * As part of a House Foreign Affairs Committee markup, Rep. Sara Jacobs voted to pass the Foreign Service Modernization Act weeks ago and voted against H.R. 9087 today. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: "At a moment when the world feels like it's on fire - when wars are escalating, alliances are fracturing, and more people are suffering - the State Department needs more e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Supports Budget Resolution to Advance Key Parts of President Trump's Agenda * WASHINGTON- Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement regarding his vote of support for the House of Representatives' Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Resolution. "Americans overwhelmingly support securing our elections, strengthening our nation's defense, and supporting our farmers," said Rep. Simpson. "The next step toward advancing these  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Votes to Strengthen America's Defense in NDAA * WASHINGTON -Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. The FY27 NDAA authorizes full funding for America's national defense, improves servicemember quality of life, enhances military readiness, and supports the Trump Administration's Peace through Strength agenda. "Our nation is at a critical time where there is a p more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Torres Delivers Win for Inland Empire Manufacturers as Trump Administration Finally Moves to Restore $15.6 Million for a California Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center * Torres led letter in June demanding that the Department of Commerce take steps to restore MEP access in California Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee that oversees federal funding, applauded more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Introduces Legislation to Hold Private ICE Detention Centers Accountable for Detainee Deaths * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) introduced H.R. 9883, the Private Detention Corporate Accountability Act of 2026, to hold privately-owned detention centers that contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accountable for any wrongful deaths of a detainee that occur in their facilities or un more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Op-Ed: It's Time to Ban Congressional Insider Trading * The following op-ed by U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) was originally published by the National Review on July 22, 2026. When the American people send lawmakers to Washington, they expect them to serve their constituents. Sadly, polling confirms that many Americans believe politicians are abusing their positions for personal financial gain. Over 80 percent of Americans believe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Crapo, Simpson Celebrate Idaho Nuclear Tech Hub Designation U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo and U.S. Representative Mike Simpson (all R-Idaho) celebrated the U.S. Economic Development Administration's (EDA) announcement awarding approximately $31 million to the Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor (INEC) Tech Hub, a regional initiative led by the Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium (IAEC) of more than 45 organizations across Idaho and  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Are Delivering Results While Democrats Continue to Obstruct * Today on the House floor, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) contrasted House Republicans' record of lowering costs, strengthening border security, combatting fraud, and advancing election integrity with Democrats' continued opposition to those priorities. Leader Scalise also pointed to recent reports that New Jersey identified more more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Warren Press Trump Admin on Whether Big Tech Lobbyists Are Scheming to Use Major Trade Deal to Stop Regulation * U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and opened a new investigation into whether Big Tech companies are lobbying to avoid new AI rules using the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). In a new letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer, the lawmakers raised co more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Schmitt Leads Missouri Delegation in Letter Urging Approval of Federal Disaster Declaration Following June Storms * U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) led the Missouri congressional delegation in a letter to President Trump supporting Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe's request for a major federal disaster declaration in response to the devastating storms that impacted communities across Missouri from June 4 through June 18, 2026. T more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Second Goodlander-Backed Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to End Trump's Unauthorized War in Iran Passes House * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a former intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, released the following statement today after the House passed H. Con. Res. 89, a bipartisan war powers resolution directing the President to end hostilities again more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, with five co-signers issued the following letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 22, 2026 The Honorable Doug Burgum U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, D.C. 20240 Since your confirmation, we have written numerous letters and spoken to you directly expressing why protections for the greater Chacoan landscape are important and popu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Breaks Down Trump's Self-Enrichment Schemes in "The Cost of Corruption: Top 10 Ways Trump Has Profited off the Presidency" * Washington, D.C. - Today,U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) broke down just some of the ways President Donald Trump has used the presidency to enrich himself and his family in a speech titled: "The Cost of Corruption: Top 10 Ways Trump Has Profited off the Presidency." In his speech, Schiff highlighted scheme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Pushes Anti-Corruption Measures to Prevent Malign Influences in Executive Branch, Close Bribery Loopholes * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is continuing his push to enact updates to federal anti-corruption and ethics laws in the aftermath of the most corrupt presidential administration in U.S. history with the introduction of three pieces of legislation aimed at preventing malign influence in the Executive Bran more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Our Bill Will Bring Down the Cost of Healthcare by $1,000 a Month * Senator Marshall Joins Marc Jacobs on Eagle Media Radio Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Marc Jacobs on Eagle Media Radio to discuss his Patients Deserve Price Tags Act and how it will lower the cost of health care for Kansas families, the wins Republicans are making on the cost of living, why voter ID and proof of citizenship m more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Era of Fraud is Over -- Fraudsters Are Going to Jail * Senator Marshall Delivers Remarks in Support of the Protecting American Taxpayers Act Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling on his colleagues to end the era of no accountability and fraud by passing the Protecting American Taxpayers Act. Senator Marshall emphasized this bill is projected  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Slams Trump for Broken Promise on IVF and Warns of Growing Anti-IVF Extremism in GOP * The Right to IVF Act reintroduction comes nearly two years since Donald Trump promised free IVF for all, which he's still failed to deliver WATCH : Senator Murray's remarks Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), committee delivered the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Blocks Democrats' Attempt to Continue Mass Migration Scheme * Schmitt Called Out Democrats' Attempt to Continuously Extend "Temporary" Protected Status, Sell Out American Families and Workers U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) took to the Senate Floor to block Democrats' attempt to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Haitians living in the United States. Haitian migrants originally rece more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Sheehy Introduces Bill to End H-1B Abuse, Put American Workers First Today, U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy introduced the End H-1B Abuse Act of 2026 to put hardworking Americans first and protect our national security by rooting out H-1B fraud and strengthening guardrails within the program. "The H-1B program was created to address workforce shortages for specialized, difficult-to-fill positions - not to displace qualified, hardworking Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Shreve Leads Indiana Delegation Resolution Supporting Freedom 250 Grand Prix * WASHINGTON - Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) today introduced a resolution expressing support for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the first INDYCAR race ever held in the nation's capital. Scheduled for Aug. 21-23, 2026, the event will bring one of Indiana's signature traditions to Washington as part of America's 250th anniversary. Each Memorial Day weekend, hundre more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Leads Effort to Address Brazil's Discriminatory Digital Regulations * Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE-03), chair of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, led a letter with Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH-04) and 18 of their Republican colleagues urging the Trump Administration to address Brazil's discriminatory actions against American companies. In their letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, lawmakers raised co more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on July 22, 2026: * * * Smith Statement on House Vote for FY27 NDAA House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after voting against passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA). "The annual defense authorization bill is a critically important piece of legislation and it has continued the committee's  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Rep. Haley Stevens Votes No on Cynical Voter Suppression Effort; Demands Congress Pass Stock Trading Ban * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Following today's vote series, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens released the following statement: "Let me be very clear: Members of Congress should be banned from owning individual stocks. The bill Republicans put forward today does not do that. I should know-I've been fighting for this for years, I don't o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Top Democrat on House Armed Services Readiness, Rep. Garamendi, Statement Votes NO on NDAA Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following statement after voting NO on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027: "There is no world in which I can justify spending $1.15 trillion on defense so that President Trump can continue to reckl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan, DeLauro, Larsen, Walkinshaw, Gillen Introduce Right to IVF Act * Today, Representatives Lori Trahan (MA-03), Rosa DeLauro (CT-01), Rick Larsen (WA-02), James Walkinshaw (VA-11), and Laura Gillen (NY-04) led the introduction of the Right to IVF Act of 2026. Introduced ahead of World IVF Day on July 25th, the sweeping legislative package that would make it easier to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive tech more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood Announces Summer Town Hall Series Across Illinois' 14th District * JOLIET -Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) will host a series of Town Halls in every county in Illinois' 14 th District throughout July and August. Town hall meetings are an opportunity for Underwood to share updates on her work in Congress on behalf of our community, including legislation she has passed to lower costs for families in the 14th District, and the  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Vote Explainer: H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Seth Moulton issued the following statement regarding his No vote on H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act. "Today, I voted No on the Stop Insider Trading Act. Republicans call this a stock trading ban, but it's really a sham piece of legislation full of loopholes for politicians and the President to take advantage of. "Americans deserve real accoun more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Trahan, DeLauro, Larsen, Gillen Introduce Right to IVF Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Rosa DeLauro (CT-01), Rick Larsen (WA-02), and Laura Gillen (NY-04) led the introduction of the Right to IVF Act of 2026. Introduced ahead of World IVF Day on July 25th, the sweeping legislative package that would make it easier to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Presses U.S. Trade Representative on the Impact Trump's Trade Policy Is Having on Georgians * Senator Reverend Warnock pressed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on how the Trump administration's trade policies are affecting Georgia families already struggling with rising costs 90% of the costs from Donald Trump's tariffs have fallen on American consumers and businesses Senator Warnock: "You and the president still seem to b more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Warren Invokes Power Under Statute to Require the Trump Administration to Turn Over Information on its Failure to Enforce Export Controls for AI Chips to China, Exposing National Security Risks "I am deeply concerned that your mismanagement of U.S. export control regulation will create more opportunities for companies like Huawei to once again diver more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Warren Releases Alarming Responses from Trump's NCUA, HUD IG, CEA Nominees U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released troubling responses from President Donald Trump's nominees to the Questions for the Record (QFRs) she submitted prior to their respective confirmation more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Leads 50+ Democrats in Bill to Protect TPS Holders, Restore Checks and Balances * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) introduced the TPS Review Act, which would reassert judicial and Congressional review of the executive branch's decisions about TPS. She was joined by 58 original cosponsors, including Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Rep. Yvette Clarke, (NY-09), Chair of the Congre more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Presses Acting AG Blanche For Documents Detailing Ethical Concerns Regarding his Tenure as Trump's Personal Attorney * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, yesterday pressed Acting Attorney General (AG) Todd Blanche for materials regarding the ethical advice he has received while at the Department of Justice (DOJ) surrounding his personal legal representati more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Wisconsin Congressmen Applaud CMS Rule Securing Historic Healthcare Funding for Wisconsin Families * Washington, DC - Today, Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI-01), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), and Tony Wied (WI-08), applauded the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services'(CMS) proposed rule 91 FR 46562, ensuring Wisconsin receives fairness in the Medicaid reimbursement formula and deli more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Working Families Tax Cuts Power Domestic Manufacturing The Working Families Tax Cuts are bringing jobs, investment and manufacturing back to America. The law makes permanent many provisions that drove a historically strong economy during the first Trump Administration, like immediate expensing for capital expenditures on business machinery and equipment. It also permanently extends the 20 percent small business  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Introduces Bill to Reassert Congressional Authority Over International Trade to Put Workers and Employers First, Not Presidential Cronies and Politically Connected Special Interests The Congressional Trade Powers Act Puts Trade Policy Closer to the American People, Ensures New Transparency and Ends Decades of Executive Branch Overreach on Trade - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on July 23, 2026: * * * Wyden Statement on Trump Attacks on Safety Net for Legal Immigrants Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after the Trump administration released its final rule on so-called "public charge" regulations that threaten to punish lawfully-present immigrants for seeking out basic necessities like health coverage and food assistance. "Donal more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Wyden Statement on Trump's New, Unprecedented Tariffs on Canadian Goods Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it will impose 50 percent tariffs on nearly $20 billion in imports from Canada, from clothes and school supplies to home goods and alcoholic beverages: "Donald Trump has abused every trade authority at  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Demand Enhanced Wildfire Prevention and Response Assistance from Trump Administration * Washington D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined Senate colleagues in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure all communities receive the federal resources they need to respond to and prevent wildfires in Oregon and across the nation. States can request financial assistance from FEMA throug more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Demand Enhanced Wildfire Prevention and Response Assistance from Trump Administration * Washington D.C.- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined Senate colleagues in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure all communities receive the federal resources they need to respond to and prevent wildfires in Oregon and across the nation. States can request financial assistance from FEMA through fi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Wyden, Senate Democrats Call for Independent Investigation Into Political Interference in IRS Audits Following Departure of Top Trump Tax Official Letter from Senate Finance Committee Democrats and Leader Schumer to Treasury Inspector General Underscores Need for Firewall Between Political Appointees and Federal Tax Audits - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sena more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Wyden, Warren, Baldwin, Colleagues Press Bisignano on Misleading, Partisan Email Sent to Social Security Beneficiaries Unsolicited email from Social Security Administration misused government resources to praise President Trump, spread misleading information to Social Security recipients - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, Elizabeth Warren  more PR